That's great to hear. If I am reading this correctly, you will have time for a reading and writing block (2 hour literacy block). If that is the case, I recommend you read my post on professional books that have impacted me in the classroom:
http://blogs.scholastic.com/top_teaching/2010/12/win-my-professional-books-for-free-holiday-extravaganza.html
Also, although Calkin's units can be a little overwhelming, I still suggest you take a look at it if you have the summer and time.
Angela
That's great to hear. If I am reading this correctly, you will have time for a reading and writing block (2 hour literacy block). If that is the case, I recommend you read my post on professional books that have impacted me in the classroom:
http://blogs.scholastic.com/top_teaching/2010/12/win-my-professional-books-for-free-holiday-extravaganza.html
Also, although Calkin's units can be a little overwhelming, I still suggest you take a look at it if you have the summer and time.
Angela